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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,823.36, 21,844.48 and 14,776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,823.36, 21,844.48 and 14,776.32 is: 20,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,823.36 : 21,844.48 = 14,776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,823.36/21,844.48 = 14,776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,823.36x = 21,844.48 × 14,776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,823.36x = 322,781,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,781,026.71/15,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.02

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